Nanjing University is one
of China's key comprehensive universities and it functions directly
under the Ministry of Education. It is located in the ancient
capital of six dynasties -- Nanjing. The University dates back to
1902 when Sanjiang Normal School was founded, and then evolved as
Liangjiang Normal School, Nanjing Higher Normal School, National
Southeast University, the Fourth Zhongshan University, and National
Central University. On August 8, 1949, the National Central
University was renamed National Nanjing University. In October 1950,
as required by the Ministry of Education, the name was changed to
Nanjing University.

Today, Nanjing University consists of two
campuses, one in Gulou and the other in Pukou with a total area of
more than 3,600 mu (nearly 600 acres). It is one of the top
universities in China, with beautiful campuses and modern teaching
and research facilities. Its current President is Professor Jiang
Shusheng, a physicist. The University celebrates its anniversary on
May 20 of each year.

In its history of more than 100 years,
Nanjing University has cultivated a great number of prominent and
learned figures, having thus contributed much to the nation¡¯s
revitalization and development. Many famous scientists and scholars
have studied or worked in Nanjing University. Of the 23
distinguished scholars recognized by the nation for their pioneering
work on the founding of the country¡¯s high-tech system, six are from
Nanjing University.

Nanjing University has made remarkable
achievements in personnel training. At present, the University has
over 41,600 students, including 9,964 Ph.D. and master degree
students. With a solid academic foundation and strong potential for
career development, the graduates of Nanjing University have been
well received by employers in China. In the international academic
circles, seven graduates of Nanjing University have won the American
President¡¯s Awards.

In the new century, Nanjing University is
to carry forward its tradition and further its reforms. Through
explorations and renovations, we are forging a pattern with Nanjing
University¡¯s characteristics with higher level and better
achievements. The University is heading towards a comprehensive,
research-oriented and internationalized world-class university to
contribute itself to the great revitalization of
China.